GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

Random words

WordMeaning
beguilehoodwink
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
inanimatenot animate:
rubrican authoritative rule
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick